Georgia CommonsHR 1643: Bobby Dodd Institute; commend
Last action March 6, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends the Bobby Dodd Institute, an Atlanta-based nonprofit that helps people with disabilities find jobs and public benefits, for its work in 2025.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes the Bobby Dodd Institute, a nonprofit named for the former Georgia Tech football coach, for its work helping people with disabilities and their families achieve economic independence. The resolution describes the institute's growth from a small resource program into a workforce support organization, citing that it assisted nearly 3,500 people in 2025 through job training, case management, and life skills programs, launched a paid internship program called Elevate Academy, and helped clients secure more than $232 million in cumulative potential lifetime public benefits. It formally commends the institute and directs the Clerk of the House to send it a copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends the Bobby Dodd Institute for its work serving people with disabilities and their families.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to the institute.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement of praise passed by the House.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the Bobby Dodd Institute, its staff, and the individuals with disabilities and families it serves. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies.
Why it matters
Because this is a commendation rather than a law, it does not change anyone's rights, funding, or obligations. Its practical effect is public recognition of the institute's employment and benefits-navigation work for people with disabilities in Georgia.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe the institute's history, its 2025 services to about 3,500 people, and its Elevate Academy paid internship program for ages 18 to 30.
- The whereas clauses cite over $232 million in cumulative potential lifetime public benefits secured through the institute's Benefits Navigation program.
- The resolving clause commends the institute for its decades of service and wishes it continued success.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the institute.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend the Bobby Dodd Institute for its decades of exceptional service on behalf of those in need”
“with nearly 50 worksites and more than 375 employees, 43 percent of whom have a diagnosed disability”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House Hopper (House)
- House First Readers (House)
Sponsors
- Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
- Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
- Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
Topics
- disability services
- workforce development
- Georgia nonprofits
- legislative commendation